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	Freestyle wrestling - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Freestyle wrestling is a form of amateur wrestling practiced throughout the world.
		Freestyle is possibly the oldest sport in history, with the possible exception of track and field.
		Freestyle wrestling is a common practice worldwide and is an Olympic event.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Freestyle_wrestling (2102 words)

	Amateur wrestling - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		There are two "international" wrestling styles performed in the Olympic Games under the supervision of FILA (Fédération Internationale des Luttes Associées or International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles): Freestyle and Greco-Roman.
		Freestyle is possibly derived from the English Lancashire style.
		Wrestling is conducted on a padded mat that must have excellent shock absorption, tear resistance, and compression qualities.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Amateur_wrestling (1635 words)

	Wrestling - MSN Encarta
		Freestyle is the most popular wrestling style in the world.
		The rules of freestyle wrestling permit an athlete to use the entire body in competition.
		For years the USSR was the world powerhouse in Greco-Roman wrestling, and after the collapse of the USSR in 1991, wrestlers from Russia continued to dominate international competition.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761557370/Wrestling.html (630 words)

	Wrestling
		The rules of freestyle wrestling permit an athlete to use his entire body in competition, allowing a greater variety of holds than in the Greco-Roman style.
		Freestyle is the most popular style in the world, with more nations participating in this form of wrestling at the annual world championships than in Greco-Roman.
		Because the chief purpose of such wrestling is entertainment, both the action and the outcome of exhibition matches are carefully rehearsed in advance to be dramatic or humorous.
	www.cnenigeria.com /sports/wrestling.htm (1386 words)

	AllRefer.com - wrestling, Sport (Sports) - Encyclopedia
		Wrestling was also included in the pentathlon and the pankration (combined with boxing); the most famous Greek wrestler was Milo of Crotona.
		Freestyle wrestling is most popular in the United States and E Europe.
		Professional wrestling in the United States, which is a form of entertainment rather than a sport, has enjoyed several periods of popularity; it relies on colorful showmanship and media exposure.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/W/wrestlin.html (438 words)

	Freestyle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Freestyle is similar to the "folkstyle" wrestling popular in American schools and universities, but with different scoring, match procedures, and strategies.
		In freestyle, wrestlers are brought to their feet after about 15 seconds of no scoring.
		In freestyle, the attacker is not penalized for attempting a move provided he can make it to his knees (belly facing the mat) on the mat after a failed attempt.
	www.lasalle.edu /~ozarc1/wrestling/freestyle.html (265 words)

	Buzzsaw Wrestling Club (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Freestyle wrestling has a new clinch position, where one athlete secures a single leg lock from the feet, with the opponent in a defensive position only if a period ends scoreless.
		USA Wrestling’s national coaches wish to remind everybody that while the structure of matches may have changed, that the wrestling is still wrestling.
		Also, wrestling on the feet is very important in freestyle, because there is no forced par terre, and when athletes step out of bounds, the wrestling remains on the feet.
	www.buzzsawwrestling.com (1344 words)

	Why Wrestle Freestyle Wrestling? Freestyle Wrestling Information : Wrestling Gear, Shoes, Singlets
		Freestyle wrestling allows the best kids in the state a chance to compete against the best in the nation.
		Whether you just want to improve your wrestling technique and skill, want to become a state placer or champion, or even want to become a World and Olympic Champion, freestyle wrestling is mandatory to become successful.
		If you have high wrestling goals freestyle wrestling must be a part of your yearly wrestling plan.
	www.wrestlingpod.com /freestyle-wrestling.php (482 words)

	Freestyle Wrestling Rules and Procedures
		In freestyle, both the arms and legs may be used to execute holds or to defend against attack.
		Wrestling is contested on a mat, with a nine meter circular competition area.
		Wrestling also occurs down on the mat, known as "par terre." If no points are scored after about 45 seconds, the less agressive wrestler will be called for passivity and give up choice of position.
	molasar.blackmagic.com /ses/wrest/reference/fsrulesnew.html (2684 words)

	Mountaintop Wrestling Club: Freestyle Wrestling
		Freestyle is one of two styles of wrestling practiced in Olympic and international amateur competition.
		Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling (the other international amateur style) are great complements, one reinforcing the other.
		In the United States, freestyle is the more popular of the two, due to its similarity to folkstyle, because attacks below the waist are permitted.
	www.mountaintopwrestling.com /freestyle.htm (207 words)

	Marina Kinyakina - Freestyle wrestling (Female single combat club)
		Wrestling is very fascinating; when I am wrestling I am on the spirit rise.
		I think freestyle wrestling is the most optimal way to outcome the natural human aggressiveness.
		Of course, freestyle wrestling skills are not optimal for street fighting but usually after a first throw or moving to legs a roughneck “calms down”.
	www.fscclub.com /interviews/kinyakina-e.shtml (3577 words)

	Womens Freestyle Wrestling Introduction (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Women's wrestling is growing and strengthening throughout the world as more nations sponsor teams and competitions for women each year.
		The origins of wrestling were concentrated in the Mediterranean island of Crete over 3500 years ago, with wrestling first appearing at the Olympic Games in 776 BC in Athens, Greece.
		If women's wrestling is to gain increased acceptance in society and such prestigious events as the Olympic Games, we should not only aim to improve the quality of the wrestling itself, but also encourage more women to take part, to help promote and increase its appeal in the wider population.
	www.britishwrestling.org /wfw01.htm (542 words)

	BWA Homepage
		Wrestling in schools and clubs is a sport of individual participation functioning within the framework of team concepts.
		A young person involved in wrestling can be expected to display increasing self-confidence and appreciation of their self-worth, and develop analytical and adaptive skills.
		What is more wrestling is fun and, like other athletic pursuits, all the family can participate in various ways; from supporting the kids (yes girls can wrestle too!) and their clubs through to becoming a qualified referee.
	www.britishwrestling.org (164 words)

	Information about U.S. Proofcard®: 32¢ Freestyle Wrestling (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Freestyle wrestling was featured in both the 1904 and 1908 Olympic Games, but in 1912 it was replaced by the Greco-Roman discipline.
		Athletes who compete in freestyle wrestling are allowed to use nearly any hold, trip or throw, while the Greco-Roman form is more limited -- these wrestlers may not seize their opponents below the hips or grasp in any way with the legs.
		A wrestling bout lasts for nine minutes and is made up of three rounds of three minutes each.
	www.unicover.com /EA4PAZY3.HTM (346 words)

	INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE - SPORTS
		Greco-Roman wrestling was deemed a pure reincarnation of ancient Greek and Roman wrestling.
		Commonly known as "catch as catch can", freestyle wrestling had become the staple of 19th-century fairs and festivals in Great Britain and the United States, a form of professional entertainment.
		The Olympic freestyle medallists in 1996 represented 17 different countries, 15 in Sydney and 17 in Athens..
	www.olympic.org /uk/sports/programme/disciplines_uk.asp?DiscCode=WF (231 words)

	Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Freestyle wrestling (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		wrestling WRESTLING [wrestling] sport in which two unarmed opponents grapple with one another.
		The object is to secure a fall, i.e., cause the opponent to lose balance and fall to the floor, and ultimately to pin the supine opponent's shoulders to the floor, through the use of body grips, strength, and
		ASICS to Be Official Sponsor of 2003 World Championships of Freestyle Wrestling.
	www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=Freestyle+wrestling (268 words)

	Freestyle and Folkstyle Wrestling Club
		Longer wrestling season - We practice and compete in both the AAU Folkstyle season and the USAW Freestyle and Greco-Roman season.
		Hardrock Wrestling Club is a Non-Profit Organization that for the past 13 years has been teaching kids in the Greenville, SC metro area to wrestle.
		Real Pro Wrestling is preparing to air a 15-episode TV series starting February 13th, 2005 on PAX TV and Fox Sports Net.
	www.hardrockwrestling.com (260 words)

	Zeke Jones -- Why Wrestle Freestyle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		One of the Goals of why we created a spring/summer wrestling program is to allow our kids compete in the "off season." If you want to be the best or reach your wrestling goals there is really no off-season.
		Now, with the addition of freestyle wrestling in our state, West Virginia wrestlers will be able to compete with the best in the nation.
		Freestyle and Greco Roman are the only wrestling done in the Olympic Games.
	www.wvmat.com /whyfree.htm (710 words)

	Freestyle Wrestling
		Freestyle Wrestling - Class Light-Flyweight (-105 3/4 lb) Khassan Issayev, BUL Roman Dmitriev, URS Akira Kudo, JPN...
		Freestyle Wrestling - Class Light-Flyweight (-105 3/4 lb) Takashi Kobayashi, JPN Ivan Tzonov, BUL Sergey Karamchakov, URS...
		Freestyle Wrestling - Class Flyweight (-114 1/2 lb) Shigeo Nakata, JPN Richard Sanders, USA Surenjav Sukhbaatar, MGL...
	www.factmonster.com /ipka/A0873299.html (114 words)

	Jordan Freestyle Wrestling: Articles
		Eight members of Sandy-based Jordan Freestyle Wrestling club traveled to Reno, Nev., to compete in the prestigious Reno World Championships in folkstyle wrestling.
		Wesly Orton of Midvale, wrestling 9 and 10 52 lbs., took fifth place, winning his finals match with a 28-second fall.
		Jordan Freestyle Wrestling is open to kids ages four and older who live anywhere in the State of Utah.
	members.aol.com /jordanfreestyle/article48.htm (392 words)

	Freestyle Wrestling (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The objective of the sport of wrestling to force your opponent onto his back, to pin your opponent.
		If a wrestler scores 10 points more than his opponent at any time, the bout is stopped and the competitor with the 10 point lead is asked if they want to continue and try for a fall or end the bout with technical superiority, or also known as a technical fall.
		The text and photos contained on these pages are copyrighted, and are not to be reproduced, used, and/or copied without express written authorization from the webmaster.
	personal.palouse.net /coveyrun/freestyle_wrestling.htm (749 words)

	Freestyle Wrestling
		Freestyle Wrestling - Class Flyweight (-114 1/2 lb) Lennart Viitala, FIN Halat Balamir, TUR Thure Johansson, SWE...
		Freestyle Wrestling - Class Light-Flyweight (-105 3/4 lb) Claudio Pollio, ITA Se Hong Jang, PRK Sergey Kornilayev, URS...
		Freestyle Wrestling - Class Sergey Smal, UT Yong-Sik Kim, N. Kor Light-Flyweight (–1053/4 lbs) Il Kim, N. Kor...
	www.infoplease.com /ipsa/A0873805.html (203 words)

	Freestyle Wrestling Encyclopedia Article @ BareHands.com (Bare Hands) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Freestyle Wrestling Encyclopedia Article @ BareHands.com (Bare Hands)
		This page contains quite a lot of relevant information about Freestyle wrestling.
		This article or section needs copy editing for proper spelling, grammar, usage, tone, style, and voice.
	www.barehands.com /encyclopedia/Freestyle_wrestling (2154 words)

	United States Olympic Committee - WRESTLING: Douglas named by USA Wrestling as fourth Olympic Coach for 2004 U.S. ...
		USA Wrestling has chosen Bobby Douglas of Ames, Iowa as an Olympic Coach for the 2004 U.S. Olympic Team in freestyle wrestling that will participate in the Olympic Games in Athens, Greece.
		He was the captain of the 1968 U.S. Olympic team in freestyle wrestling in Mexico City, Mexico, and placed fourth in the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.
		He was the USWF freestyle champion in 1970, and won five other national freestyle titles.
	www.usolympicteam.com /73_20467.htm (963 words)

	Wrestling Canada Lutte \| CAWA News Article
		It is exactly one month from the opening whistle of the 2003 World Championships of Freestyle Wrestling, which will be held in Madison Square Garden in New York City, September 12-14.
		At this time, based upon registration materials provided by each national federation, there are 305 men freestyle wrestlers and 174 women freestyle wrestlers expected to compete at the World Championships of Freestyle Wrestling.
		The Metropolitan Wrestling Association is among the leaders of the local organizers for the event.
	www.wrestling.ca /news/article.php?id=320 (636 words)

	Training Tips with UW Oshkosh Coach DeRoehn
		When you first start wrestling freestyle, sometimes you score points without even knowing how you did it.
		With the increased stress coaches put on leg attacks, wrestling Greco may be your only real chance at attempting your throws and other upper body attacks.
		We all know that wrestling with the same person can get boring after a while, so hitting a freestyle club can give you a break from your normal routine.
	www.wiwrestling.com /2004/training/deroehn/08.htm (967 words)

	Freestyle Wrestling
		That it no longer looked or felt like a gym to the few hundred assembled in the auditorium is a perfect reflection of what the American can-do attitude can accomplish: The place looked like it was built just for a vice-presidential debate.
		Still, as far as I was concerned it was a wrestling match we were about to witness.
		The two athletes--mismatched in weight and stature and experience--marched to their places and the fans discovered they were going to watch a match using Freestyle.
	www.weeklystandard.com /Content/Public/Articles/000/000/004/735fogju.asp?pg=1 (609 words)

	UtahWrestling.org: News
		Seventy-five Utah wrestlers are headed to Nevada to compete in the Western Regional Championships June 21—16, 2004, at the Winnemucca Event Center.
		The 75 Utahns, ranging in age from 9—16, are members 20 Utah freestyle and Greco-Roman clubs.
		Tyler Jensen, Jordan Freestyle Wrestling, Midget (ages 9 and 10) 50 lbs.
	www.utahwrestling.org /release14.html (790 words)

	UtahWrestling.org: News
		Jordan Freestyle Wrestling braved the weather to travel to Rock Springs, Wyo., and compete in the Top of the Rock Invitational in freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling April 9-10.
		Also competing from Jordan Freestyle Wrestling in the Greco-Roman tournaments was Tyler Schwendiman, Bantam 45 lbs.
		Other Utah wrestlers on the Jordan Freestyle competition roster were Logan Wisener of Roosevelt, gold medalist at Midget 87 lbs.; and Chance Grant of Roosevelt, gold medalist at Schoolboy 105 lbs.
	www.utahwrestling.org /article47.html (380 words)

	Freestyle wrestling (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		A fall is awarded when one contestant holds both of his opponent's shoulders to the mat for one second.
		Freestyle wrestling appeared in the 1904 olympic games.
		The first world championship took place in Helsinki, in 1951.
	www.martial-way.com /fwrestling.html (91 words)

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